Caroline E. Burks

Caroline Burks is an associate in McKool Smith's Austin office, where she focuses on complex patent litigation. Caroline has been published in both legal and academic journals regarding public policy and cybersecurity. While attending law school, Caroline was selected as a Brumley Next Generation Scholar in Cybersecurity for the Strauss Center for International Security and Law. During the intensive research fellowship, Caroline focused on the intersection of policy and national security related to cyberwarfare readiness. Prior to joining the firm, Caroline gained experience as an intern with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas and also as a judicial intern for the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Caroline is an active participant in her community, volunteering with a range of community organizations, and a proud military spouse who has lived in seven states (and counting). Caroline is dedicated to advancing the visibility of women in STEM and NatSec fields, has mentored teams for the Atlantic Counsel’s Cyber 9/12 competition, and has assisted students and other academics in scholarly research related to cybersecurity.